May Whitney Elem School

www.lz95.org/mw/index.htm

677 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

May Whitney Elementary School, located at 100 Church Street in Lake Zurich, Illinois, serves as a foundational institution within the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional development for its primary-grade students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside a commitment to character building, May Whitney aims to equip its young learners with the essential skills needed for their future academic journeys.

Beyond its traditional curriculum, May Whitney is recognized for its active school community and dedicated staff who prioritize student engagement. The school works closely with parents and local stakeholders to maintain a collaborative culture, offering various programs and initiatives that cater to diverse learning needs. With a strong commitment to cultivating a safe and inclusive learning space, the school remains a pillar of the Lake Zurich community, dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential in their early formative years.

677

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for May Whitney Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	461
Hispanic	101
Black	7
Asian	78
Two or More	25
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
461 (68.1%)
Hispanic
101 (14.9%)
Asian
78 (11.5%)
Two or More
25 (3.7%)
Black
7 (1.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lake Zurich CUSD 95
Phone:	(847)438-2351
Website:	http://www.lz95.org/mw/index.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	677
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 102